India, Afghanistan ink pact for visa-free travel by diplomats

India and Afghanistan on Monday inked a pact for visa-free travel by their diplomats, following Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed ways to further deepen the strategic partnership, both in the bilateral and regional context.

Modi, too, expressed his gratitude to the Afghan Government and its the National Security Forces for their bravery and sacrifice to protect Indians living in the country, especially during the attack on the Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif on January 4-5, 2016.

"The Prime Minister reiterated India's commitment to extend all possible support to the efforts of the Afghan people in building a peaceful, stable, prosperous, inclusive and democratic country," a Prime Minister Office release said.